Should Religion and Moral Views Be Handled Politically?
Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
by David Tanguay
Although I was born and raised catholic, today I do not attend church services. I do believe in God however, my stance on abortion and gay rights has nothing to do with the Bible and its teachings. I believe life begins at conception. I don't need a member of congress telling me that murder can be justifiable. Nor do I need a member of the clergy telling me abortion is against God's law.
The subject matter here is whether the government should get involved in the issue of abortion and gay marriage. We do have laws that will protect us from anyone out to kill us. Well I believe the government should become involved in the abortion issue by simply saving the lives of innocent unborn children. Moral laws to protect the innocent yes I believe in this strongly.
Now on the gay rights issue and same sex marriage, I don't believe God has laws against homosexuality. Many great people from the past have been gay. I will admit when I see two men or two women kissing I feel a little jittery. However, that's me, the feeling I have is shared by many heterosexuals I'm not saying homosexuality is wrong. Now gay marriage again I lean against the issue but I must try to understand and respect their (the gay couple) beliefs.
Should the government get involved in the gay marriage issue? At this time, I don't know but I am open for different opinions and views.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)hi david, this was a well written article on your ideas and views, and presentented wisely. i no longer understand what government stands for, but i wish someone would come along and set it right. thanks for sharing, best wishes, suePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Susan, perhaps someday we as a people will grow up and begin to live right.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Hi David, I love the way you describe the beauty of a baby beginning at conception. After all, how could they grow if they didn't have a heart beat? You mentioned that you didn't believe God has an issue with homosexuality, but according to his word he does, it goes against creation itself. However, like you mentioned, should the government be involved..I say yes and if the Leadership of the country keeps shoutin God's name, then they should do it God's way, or else remain silent. Anyway, sorry, this is your article, not mine. Well done David.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting Theresa. I respect your beliefs however we see things a little differently. As I say in my article I don't go by the Bible.Please log in to respond to this comment.Hi David, I miss read that the first time, sorry. now that you say "I don't go by the Bible" I get it. It read a bit different the with the way you worded in the article. Thanks so much for responding :-) Have a wonderful evening. Peace.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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